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2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin

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2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Special Education (K-12 Licensure), B.S.

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Degree Plan (SPCLEDBS)

General Education Curriculum

GEC 01. Written Communication (6 hours)

ENG 101 - Composition One 3 hrs.
ENG 102 - Composition Two 3 hrs.

GEC 02. Natural Science and Mathematics (11 hours minimum)

Science Requirement (8 hours minimum)

Select 2 courses with labs:

AST 111 - General Astronomy I 3 hrs. AND
AST 111L - General Astronomy I Laboratory 1 hr.
AST 112 - General Astronomy II 3 hrs. AND
AST 112L - General Astronomy II Laboratory 1 hr.
BSC 103 - Biology and Society 3 hrs. ◊ AND
BSC 103L - Biology and Society Laboratory 1 hr ◊
BSC 110 - Principles of Biological Science I 3 hrs. AND
BSC 110L - Principles of Biological Science I Laboratory 1 hr.
BSC 111 - Principles of Biological Science II 3 hrs. AND
BSC 111L - Principles of Biological Science II Laboratory 1 hr.
BSC 250 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 hrs. AND
BSC 250L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 hr.
BSC 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 hrs. AND
BSC 251L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 hr.
CHE 104 - Chemistry and Our Environment 3 hrs. AND
CHE 104L - Chemistry and Our Environment Laboratory 1 hr.
CHE 106 - General Chemistry I 3 hrs. AND
CHE 106L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 hr.
CHE 107 - General Chemistry II 3 hrs. AND
CHE 107L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 hr.
GHY 104 - Weather and Climate 3 hrs. AND
GHY 104L - Weather and Climate Laboratory 1 hr.
GHY 105 - Landforms, Hydrology and Biogeography 3 hrs. AND
GHY 105L - Landforms, Hydrology and Biogeography Laboratory 1 hr.
GLY 101 - Physical Geology 3 hrs. AND
GLY 101L - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 hr.
GLY 103 - Historical Geology 3 hrs. AND
GLY 103L - Historical Geology Laboratory 1 hr.
MAR 151 - Introduction to Ocean Science 3 hrs. AND
MAR 151L - Introduction to Ocean Science Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 103 - Introductory Physics 3 hrs. AND
PHY 103L - Introductory Physics Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 111 - General Physics I 3 hrs. AND
PHY 111L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 112 - General Physics II 3 hrs. AND
PHY 112L - General Physics II Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 201 - General Physics I with Calculus 4 hrs. AND
PHY 201L - General Physics I with Calculus Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 202 - General Physics II with Calculus 4 hrs. AND
PHY 202L - General Physics II with Calculus Laboratory 1 hr.
PSC 190 - Living in a Material World 3 hrs. AND
PSC 190L - Lab for Living in a Material World 1 hr.

GEC 04. Aesthetic Values (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

GEC 05. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Select 2 courses:

ANT 101 - The Human Experience: A Global Perspective on Human Diversity 3 hrs.
COH 100 - Concepts of Wellness 3 hrs. *
ECO 101 - Basic Economics 3 hrs.
GHY 101 - World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth 3 hrs. *
PS 101 - American Government 3 hrs.
PSY 110 - General Psychology 3 hrs. *
SOC 101 - Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology 3 hrs.

GEC 06. Computer Competency Requirement

Successful completion of the BTLE or IC3 certification

GEC 07. Writing-Intensive Requirement (Major Area)

SPE 442 - Transition/Life Skills: Individuals with Disabilities 3 hrs. (WI) AND
SPE 442L - Practicum: Transition/Life Skills 1hr. (WI)
ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites

GEC 08. Speaking Intensive Requirement (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

CMS 111 - Oral Communication 3 hrs. (SI)
CMS 305 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs. (SI)
CMS 320 - Business and Professional Speaking 3 hrs. (SI)
CMS 330 - Small-Group Communication 3 hrs. (SI)

GEC 09. Capstone Requirement (Major Area)

SPE 480 - Student Teaching: Mild/Moderate Disabilities/Lower Grades 6 hrs. (Capstone)
SPE 482 - Student Teaching Mild/Moderate Disabilities: Upper Grades 6 hrs. (Capstone)
Must be taken Senior Year; ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites

Note:

*This course satisfies both the GEC requirement and a program requirement for this major.

**This particular GEC course is recommended by this major.

***This course does not satisfy prerequisites for any other math course.

◊ GEC restrictions apply; see here.

GEC 06 - GEC 09 courses are specific to this major.

For full description of the GEC, see here.

Program Curriculum

DEG 01. Major Area of Study Requirements (63 hours)

Must earn a minimum grade of “C” Certain courses are restricted. Gold Card required.

Co-requisite Clinical Experience

SPE 401 - Systematic Interventions for Challenging Behaviors 3 hrs. AND
SPE 401L - Practicum Interventions for Challenging Behaviors 1 hr.
SPE 410 - Reading and Writing for Students with Disabilities 3 hrs. AND
SPE 410L - Practicum: Reading & Writing for Students w/Disabilities 1 hr.
SPE 411 - Mathematics for Students with Disabilities 3 hrs. AND
SPE 411L - Practicum: Math for Students with Disabilities 1 hr.
SPE 431 - Teaching Academics to Students with Disabilities 3 hrs. AND
SPE 431L - Practicum: Teaching Academics 1 hr.
SPE 442 - Transition/Life Skills: Individuals with Disabilities 3 hrs. AND (WI)
SPE 442L - Practicum: Transition/Life Skills 1hr. (WI)
SPE 451 - Classroom and School Management Systems/Strategies 3 hrs. AND
SPE 451L - Practicum for Classroom Management 1 hr.

Student Teaching

SPE 480 - Student Teaching: Mild/Moderate Disabilities/Lower Grades 6 hrs. (Capstone)
SPE 482 - Student Teaching Mild/Moderate Disabilities: Upper Grades 6 hrs. (Capstone)

DEG 02. Additional Requirements (9-24 hours)

COH 100 - Concepts of Wellness 3 hrs. *
GHY 101 - World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth 3 hrs. *
HIS 101 - World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 C.E. 3 hrs. *
HIS 102 - World Civilizations: 1500 to the present 3 hrs. *
MAT 101 - College Algebra 3 hrs. *
PSY 110 - General Psychology 3 hrs. *

Select 1 course:

CD 350 - Child Development 3 hrs.
PSY 270 - Child Psychology 3 hrs.

Select 1 course:

DEG 03. Electives (12 hours)

Choose electives as needed with advisor’s approval. It is highly recommended that candidates select electives that will lead towards subject-area supplemental endorsements. The total number of elective hours for awarding the degree is 12.

English (9 hours beyond program requirements)
Social Studies (9 hours beyond program requirements)
Foreign Language (21 hours beyond program requirements)
Mathematics (19 hours beyond program requirements)
General Science (13 hours beyond program requirements)
Physical Education (21 hours beyond program requirements)

Hours to Degree

122 hours are needed to graduate with a BS in Special Education (K-12 Licensure). At least 50 percent of the hours applied to a degree at The University of Southern Mississippi must be earned from a senior college, and 45 of these hours must be in courses numbered 300 or above. The last 25 percent of course work must be earned from Southern Miss. The student must earn at least 12 hours in the major area of study from Southern Miss.

Semester-by-semester guide

Freshmen

1st semester (15 hours)

ENG 101 - Composition One 3 hrs.
GHY 101 - World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth 3 hrs.
HIS 101 - World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 C.E. 3 hrs. or
HIS 102 - World Civilizations: 1500 to the present 3 hrs.
PSY 110 - General Psychology 3 hrs.

Select 1:

2nd semester (15 hours)

ENG 102 - Composition Two 3 hrs.
HIS 101 - World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 C.E. 3 hrs. or
HIS 102 - World Civilizations: 1500 to the present 3 hrs.
MAT 101 - College Algebra 3 hrs.
Advisor Approved Elective 3 hrs.

Select 1:

PSY 270 - Child Psychology 3 hrs.
CD 350 - Child Development 3 hrs.

Sophomore

1st semester (16 hours)

Select 1:

CMS 111 - Oral Communication 3 hrs.
CMS 305 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs.
CMS 320 - Business and Professional Speaking 3 hrs.
CMS 330 - Small-Group Communication 3 hrs.

2nd semester (16 hours)

Science 3 hrs.
Science Lab 1 hr.
SPE 121 - Introduction to Field Experience in SPE 3 hrs.
Advisor Approved Elective 3 hrs.
Advisor Approved Elective 3 hrs.

Select 1:

Junior

1st semester (15 hours)

2nd semester (18 hours)

Senior

1st semester (15 hours)

2nd semester (12 hours)

Note:

(1) Students should complete the BTLE or IC3 Certification prior to enrolling in IT 365 .

(2) Praxis II and PLT tests scores must be reported to Southern Miss PRIOR to graduation.

Special Education (K-12 Licensure), B.S.

Degree Plan (SPCLEDBS)

General Education Curriculum

GEC 01. Written Communication (6 hours)

GEC 02. Natural Science and Mathematics (11 hours minimum)

Science Requirement (8 hours minimum)

Mathematics Requirement (3 hours)

GEC 03. Humanities (9 hours)

Select 2 courses, 1 History required:

GEC 04. Aesthetic Values (3 hours)

GEC 05. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

GEC 06. Computer Competency Requirement

GEC 07. Writing-Intensive Requirement (Major Area)

GEC 08. Speaking Intensive Requirement (3 hours)

GEC 09. Capstone Requirement (Major Area)

Note:

Program Curriculum

DEG 01. Major Area of Study Requirements (63 hours)

Co-requisite Clinical Experience

Student Teaching

DEG 02. Additional Requirements (9-24 hours)

Select 1 course:

Select 1 course:

DEG 03. Electives (12 hours)

Hours to Degree

Semester-by-semester guide

Freshmen

1st semester (15 hours)

Select 1:

2nd semester (15 hours)

Select 1:

Sophomore

1st semester (16 hours)

Select 1:

2nd semester (16 hours)

Select 1:

Junior

1st semester (15 hours)

2nd semester (18 hours)

Senior

1st semester (15 hours)

2nd semester (12 hours)

Note: